Infested Ghouls are an enemy in Dark Souls.
Location[]
They are encountered in upper Blighttown.
Description[]
These warped humanoid creatures attack their enemy with daggers, spears and even corpses. Their skin is a pink and purplish color, and their yellow eyes can hardly be seen because of their small size. They wear worn-out, dirty tunics, or simple skirts.
They can grab their opponent and bite him/her repeatedly after emitting a ferocious roar. They're also intelligent, to some extent, as they will use ladders to decisively pursue their prey.
Enemy Information[]
Characteristics[]
| Respawn | Yes |
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| Backstab | Yes |
| Damage Types | Slash / Strike / Thrust |
| Abilities | Can grab the player, attacks can easily push the player. |
Attacks[]
| Attack | Damage | Attack Type | Status Effect | Parryable | Tracking | Attack Speed |
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| Grab* | 113 | Grab | None | No | Both | Slow |
| Swing (Sword) | 248 | Slash | None | Yes | Both | Fast |
| Strong Attack (Sword) | 351 | Slash | None | Yes | Neither | Slow |
| Jump Stab | 335 | Thrust | None | Yes | Neither | Fast |
| Push | 191 | Strike | None | No | Neither | Fast |
| Swing (Spear) | 238 | Slash | None | Yes | Both | Fast |
| Strong Attack (Spear) | 320 | Thrust | None | Yes | Neither | Slow |
| Swing (Corpse) | 265 | Strike | None | Yes | Both | Fast |
| Strong Attack (Corpse) | 385 | Strike | None | Yes | Neither | Slow |
* Damage listed is per bite.
Defenses[]
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| 156 | 156 | 117 | 156 | 117 | 125 | 117 | C | C | D |
These stats are sourced from FuturePress's Official Dark Souls Strategy Guide.
Drops[]
| Item |  Broken Straight Sword |
 Spear |
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| Drop Rate | 2% (Sword Wielder) |
2% (Spear Wielder) |
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| Item |  Soul of a Lost Undead |
Large Soul of a Lost Undead |
 Soul of a Nameless Soldier |
 Humanity |
| Drop Rate | 20% (Corpse Wielder) |
10% (Corpse Wielder) |
5% (Corpse Wielder) |
1% (Corpse Wielder) |
Trivia[]
- One of these creatures is strangely found inside a green pot. If the creature is freed, it will still attack.
- The Infested Ghouls are the only enemies in the game that drop Soul items.
Gallery[]
Preparing to Feed
Grabbing the player
